Amanda
Arrington serves as faculty collaborative pianist at the
Kansas State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.
She maintains an active performing career collaborating with
faculty artists, guest artists, and students in over 70
concerts each year. Amanda has performed national and
international premieres with her colleagues at the North
American Saxophone Alliance Conference (Champaign-Urbana,
Illinois 2014), ClarinetFest (Assisi, Italy 2013), the
International Double Reed Society Conference (Redlands,
California 2013), the World Saxophone Congress (St. Andrews,
Scotland 2012) and the National Association of Composers,
USA-Summer Fest (NYC, New York 2010). As a concerto soloist,
she has enjoyed performances with K-State’s Orchestra and Wind
Ensemble. Amanda has also served as pianist for many local
engagements, including the Hale Library Concert Series,
Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department Summer Musicals,
Kansas State University's Young People's Concerts, Manhattan's
Summer Chorus, and an annual Messiah Sing-Along for community
members. Amanda holds degrees in Music Education from Kansas
State University and Piano Pedagogy from the University of
Central Missouri.